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S5·E8 The Voyage of Life on a Giant Ferry

Core Aired April 11, 2014
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Synopsis

For people with time, car ferries are an inexpensive mode of travel in Japan, which is surrounded by water. Each year, about 200,000 passengers ride one ferry line that connects Nagoya, Sendai and Hokkaido. All kinds of people board the ship, such as laborers going to booming Nagoya to find work; college students taking economical and easy graduation trips; and temp employees seeking relaxation. What will we learn about present-day Japan through the people we meet onboard over a 3-day period?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 8 of Document 72 Hours air?

Season 5, Episode 8 ('The Voyage of Life on a Giant Ferry') originally aired on April 11, 2014.

How long is Season 5 Episode 8 ('The Voyage of Life on a Giant Ferry')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Document 72 Hours.

What happens in Document 72 Hours Season 5 Episode 8?

For people with time, car ferries are an inexpensive mode of travel in Japan, which is surrounded by water. Each year, about 200,000 passengers ride one ferry line that connects Nagoya, Sendai and Hokkaido. All kinds of people board the ship, such as laborers going to booming Nagoya to find work; co...

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